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Pronation and supination are commonly heard terms, often in association with fallen arches, high arches, flat feet etc. This article explains the meaning of these terms and looks in particular at the problem of over-pronation. You will read about the following:1) What do the terms Pronation and Supination mean?2) What exactly is over-pronation?3) What are the consequences of over-pronation?4) What can we do to fix the problem of over-pronationWhat do the terms 'Pronation' and 'Supination' mean?To understand the terms 'Pronation' and 'Supination', firstly we need to look at the gait cycle - that is the way we walk, or our 'walking pattern'.The gait cycle is broken down into 3 different phases:1) Contact phase: Firstly the outside of your heel hits the ground. This is entirely normal and it's the reason why most people's shoes wear out faster on the outside heel area of the soles. Just after the heel strikes, pronation occurs. I.e. the foot flattens out and the ankle rolls inwards. At the same time, your lower...

When you are going to be playing basketball the right type of shoe is very important. When you are choosing basketball shoes ankle support and fit are the two main things when it comes to getting a good pair of basketball shoes. If you don't have the right type of basketball shoes then you could either sprang an ankle or even break it. Even though you can play basketball in any kind of shoes you will be injury prone if you do not get a good pair of shoes. There are many important things to remember when getting a new pair of basketball shoes to play in. the most important rule when you are buying a new pair of basketball shoes should be ankle support. Support is the main thing you should be looking at when buying a pair of these shoes. Every player has their own type of shoe they may like every year. Players that play really hard and run up and down the court a lot will need the best ankle support you can buy. The lower top type of shoes is for players that are not very heavy and can run fast.When you are buy...

Everyone feels some discomfort from their shoes from time to time, but what if you have foot problems all the time you are wearing shoes? Pain can become a part of everyday life as high heeled shoes create problems in your toes, feet, and ankles. Stiff or cheap dress shoes can cause an unnatural gait that leads to problems that go beyond the feet. Doctors are often pressed to find a solution to problem feet. Orthopedic shoes are one solution. If you can shed your ill-fitting shoes for pairs that are an appropriate size and shape for your feet, you may not need orthopedic shoes. As long as your shoes are properly sized and constructed, they will protect your feet from damage. Not only will the shoes help you avoid damage from the environment such as sticks or glass on the ground. They will also stop any foot problems that have been starting to happen due to poor shoe choices as long as it is not to late to recover that easily. For people who just cannot find shoes that are shaped to fit their feet, no...